national treasure
noun
: something that is greatly valued by the people of a country
The panda is considered one of China's national treasures.
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The Everglades have not always been a national treasure, a place of family adventures and happy campers.
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Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
The naming of our national treasures, including breathtaking natural wonders and historic works of art, should honor the contributions of visionary and patriotic Americans in our Nation's rich past.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Flood is played by Anita Dobson, something of a national treasure in the U.K. for her television and theatre work.
—Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Dec. 2024
Connor McDavid, who played alongside the fellow national treasure Sidney Crosby, scored the winning goal in overtime.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
The naming of our national treasures, including breathtaking natural wonders and historic works of art, should honor the contributions of visionary and patriotic Americans in our Nation's rich past.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Flood is played by Anita Dobson, something of a national treasure in the U.K. for her television and theatre work.
—Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Dec. 2024
Connor McDavid, who played alongside the fellow national treasure Sidney Crosby, scored the winning goal in overtime.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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“National treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20treasure. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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